Barry Bennell attempted suicide after abusing boys, jury told

Court hears how one alleged victim of the ex-football coach felt ‘rigid with fear’

Former football coach Barry Bennell told police he had tried to kill himself after allegedly abusing boys because he was “out of control”, a jury has heard.

Liverpool crown court was told on Thursday that the former Crewe Alexandra coach had written a letter making a “veiled threat” to a complainant who had spoken about the alleged abuse. The jury heard a transcript of a police interview with the 64-year-old about allegations made by a complainant.

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